Anthony’s guide to off beat things to visit nearby and local attractions
Sightseeing
Some nearby places to visit that are not not necessarily on the tourist trail
1) Check out the street art around Shoreditch- hit up Rivington Street to spot a Banksy on the back wall of their beer garden
2) Swing by Buckingham Palace, on the way walk through St James’s Park- and discover the wide range of species including the groovy green birds.
3) Grab a drink at London’s best Weatherspoon’s Pub- The Crosse Keys (The City)
4) Boris Bike to Kings Cross, have a stroll along little Venice
5) Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles by crossing the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing.
6) Explore the magical ruins of a church in the pretty St Dunstan in the East Gardens.
7) See the famous fountains and stone lions at Trafalgar Square, under the stars.
8) Chill in the Kyoto Japanese Garden, Holland Park.
9) Glide to Greenwich with Uber Boat, find some quirky gifts or grab a bite to eat in Greenwich Market.
10) Take a pic in front of your favorite item in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Strand
StrandSome nearby places to visit that are not not necessarily on the tourist trail
1) Check out the street art around Shoreditch- hit up Rivington Street to spot a Banksy on the back wall of their beer garden
2) Swing by Buckingham Palace, on the way walk through St James’s Park- and discover the wide range of species including the groovy green birds.
3) Grab a drink at London’s best Weatherspoon’s Pub- The Crosse Keys (The City)
4) Boris Bike to Kings Cross, have a stroll along little Venice
5) Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles by crossing the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing.
6) Explore the magical ruins of a church in the pretty St Dunstan in the East Gardens.
7) See the famous fountains and stone lions at Trafalgar Square, under the stars.
8) Chill in the Kyoto Japanese Garden, Holland Park.
9) Glide to Greenwich with Uber Boat, find some quirky gifts or grab a bite to eat in Greenwich Market.
10) Take a pic in front of your favorite item in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House, 1 minute walk from Duchy House. The collection is one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergère and Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. For all guests staying at Duchy House between 9 June and 9 September 2023, you can receive 50% of the ticket price on day of purchase.
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Galeriya ng Courtauld
StrandThe Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the world’s great art collections, located in the magnificent historical setting of Somerset House, 1 minute walk from Duchy House. The collection is one of the most renowned art collections in the UK, including iconic Impressionist masterpieces such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies Bergère and Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. For all guests staying at Duchy House between 9 June and 9 September 2023, you can receive 50% of the ticket price on day of purchase.
Following pedestrianisation of the Strand this Church once marooned on an island, is now fully accessible. It is the official church of the Women's Royal Naval Service, and has a book of remembrance for members who have died in service.
St. Mary le Strand
StrandFollowing pedestrianisation of the Strand this Church once marooned on an island, is now fully accessible. It is the official church of the Women's Royal Naval Service, and has a book of remembrance for members who have died in service.
British Museum
Great Russell StreetFood scene
Some nearby pubs recommended by our students who have lived in Duchy House this year...
-The Lyceum Theatre Pub
-The Wellington
-A pub in Waterloo near the Old Vic
There are plenty of outlets within a five minute walk of Duchy House where you pick up a coffee and breakfast bite. Here are a few you can immediately see from our entrance
Cafe Nero
Crown Cafe
Leon
Pret
Ole and Steen
Soho Coffee
There are also catering outlets within our Somerset House complex
Art Cafe - North Block
Watchhouse - East Wing
Eat Ten - South Block
Pennethorne's Bar - New Wing
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Strand
StrandSome nearby pubs recommended by our students who have lived in Duchy House this year...
-The Lyceum Theatre Pub
-The Wellington
-A pub in Waterloo near the Old Vic
There are plenty of outlets within a five minute walk of Duchy House where you pick up a coffee and breakfast bite. Here are a few you can immediately see from our entrance
Cafe Nero
Crown Cafe
Leon
Pret
Ole and Steen
Soho Coffee
There are also catering outlets within our Somerset House complex
Art Cafe - North Block
Watchhouse - East Wing
Eat Ten - South Block
Pennethorne's Bar - New Wing
Neighbourhoods
A shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
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Covent Garden
41 James StA shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
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Nearest Tube stations, Temple and Covent Garden
Temple station is on the Circle and District Lines
Covent Garden is on the Piccadilly Line
Close by also is 1) Charing Cross serviced by the Northern and Bakerloo Lines; 2) Holborn serviced by the Central Line